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Jakob Lorber

The Childhood and Youth of Jesus · Part 1

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Jakob Lorber · 151 entries

Preface–Chapter 24

Preface
Chapter 1 · Joseph the carpenter. The casting of lots for Mary in the temple. God's testimonial of Joseph. Joseph's prayer. Mary in the house of Joseph.
Chapter 2 · The new curtain in the temple. Mary's work on the curtain.
Chapter 3 · The announcement of the Lord's birth by an angel. Mary's humble devotion. 28 July 1843
Chapter 4 · Mary's childlike-innocent conversation with God and the response from above. 1 August 1843
Chapter 5 · The handing over of Mary's completed temple work. Mary and the High Priest. Mary visits her relative Elizabeth. 2 August 1843
Chapter 6 · The wonderful reception of Mary by Elizabeth. Humility and wisdom of Mary. Mary returning home to Joseph. 3 August 1843
Chapter 7 · Joseph's premonitions and prophecies. Mary's consolation. The blessed supper. The visibility of Mary's pregnancy. 7 August 1843
Chapter 8 · The doctor's view. Joseph interrogates Mary. Mary's explanation. 9 August 1843
Chapter 9 · Mary's narration of the mysterious holy occurrences. Joseph's distress and worry and his decision to secretly remove Mary. An angel of the Lord appears to Joseph in a dream. Mary remains in the house of Joseph. 10 August 1843
Chapter 10 · The Roman census. Joseph's non-participation in the council in Jerusalem. The traitor Annas. 11 August 1843
Chapter 11 · The high priest's doubt concerning Mary's condition. The interrogation of Mary and Joseph in the temple. Joseph's lament and quarrel with God. The death sentence of Joseph and Mary and their defence through a decree of God. Mary becomes Joseph's wife. 16 August 1843
Chapter 12 · Augustus' commandment for the assessment and census of all inhabitants. New sorrow and consolation. 19 August 1843
Chapter 13 · An old friend fortifies and blesses Joseph. Joseph's travel arrangements for his five sons. The consoling testament from above. The happy departure. 21 August 1843
Chapter 14 · Mary's vision of the two peoples. The first signs of labour. Shelter in a nearby cave. 23 August 1843
Chapter 15 · Mary in the cave. Joseph searching for a midwife in Bethlehem. Joseph's wonderful experiences. Nature's testimonial. Joseph's meeting with the midwife. 24 August 1843
Chapter 16 · The visions near the cave. The midwife's dream and her prophetic words. The midwife with Mary and the Child. Salome, her sister, doubts Mary's virginity. 25 August 1843
Chapter 17 · The doubting Salome's request to Mary. Salome's testimonial of Mary's untouched virginity. God's Judgment. The angel's instructions to Salome. Salome's recovery. 26 August 1843
Chapter 18 · The Holy Family's night's sleep in the cave. The angel's songs of praise in the morning. The adoration of the shepherds. The angel's words of explanation to Joseph. 28 August 1843
Chapter 19 · Joseph's concerns about the registration. The midwife's report to the Roman captain Cornelius. The captain's visit to the cave. Joseph and Cornelius. Cornelius' peace and joy being near the Child Jesus. 30 August 1843
Chapter 20 · Cornelius' questions about the Messiah. Joseph's embarrassment. The captain's questions to Mary, Salome and the midwife. The angels' warning of the betrayal of the Divine Secret. Cornelius' premonition of the Divinity of the Child Jesus. 31 August 1843
Chapter 21 · Joseph's words on the free will of man and his advice to Cornelius. The captain's care of the Holy Family. 2 September 1843
Chapter 22 · Cornelius with the Holy Family in the cave. The shepherds and the captain. The new eternal spiritual sun. Cornelius' farewell. Joseph's word of thanks on the goodness of the heathen captain. 4 September 1843
Chapter 23 · Cornelius' affectionate care. The angel's instructions to Joseph regarding the departure to Jerusalem and the presentation in the temple. Mary's dream. The sentry in front of the cave. 5 September 1843
Chapter 24 · The circumcision and naming of the Infant and Mary's purification. The presentation of the Child in the temple by the mother. The devout Simeon and the Child Jesus. 6 September 1843

Chapter 25–Chapter 49

Chapter 25 · The prophetess Hannah in the temple and her testimonial of the Child Jesus. Hannah's warning to Mary. The provisional accommodation of the Holy Family with a rich Israelite. 7 September 1843
Chapter 26 · The rebuke of the inn proprietor Nicodemus. Joseph's justification speech. The testimonial of the midwife. A sign of clemency for Nicodemus, who recognizes the Lord. 9 September 1843
Chapter 27 · The return of the Holy Family to Bethlehem. The warm reception in the cave by those who had stayed behind. A manger as the Infant's cot. A good rest in the frosty night. 11 September 1843
Chapter 28 · Joseph wants to leave for Nazareth. The captain's advice to wait. The news about the Persian caravan and of Herod's search for the Child. Mary's fearlessness and trust in God. 12 September 1843
Chapter 29 · The frightened Joseph's petition to the Lord. The Persian caravan in front of the cave. The astonished captain. The testimonial of the Child by the three wise men: a King of Kings, a Lord of Lords, the Everlasting Lord! Their warning against Herod. 14 September 1843
Chapter 30 · The star of the three wise men and the old prophecy of the Persian astronomers. The adoration of the Lord, the Creator of infinity and eternity, in the Child by the three wise men. Their names: Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar. The accompanying spirits: Adam, Cain and Abraham. They pay homage to the Lord and offer him gifts. 16 September 1843
Chapter 31 · Mary indicates God's guidance of mercy. Joseph's honesty and loyalty. The three blessed gifts of God: His holy will, His mercy and His love. Mary's, the captain's and the Infant's finest testimonial for Joseph. 19 September 1843
Chapter 32 · The angel as adviser of the three wise men. The departure of the wise men to the Orient. Joseph's impatience. Cornelius' soothing words to Joseph. Joseph's hints on the power and goodness of God. 20 September 1843
Chapter 33 · The preparation for the flight to Egypt. The provisions of the Lord. Joseph discusses with Cornelius. 23 September 1843
Chapter 34 · The departure for the flight. Joseph's request to Salome. The farewell from the captain. The departure. The letter of safe-conduct given by Cornelius to Cyrenius. Joseph's itinerary. The adventure with the robbers. Joseph's arrival in Tyre at Cyrenius' residence. Cyrenius' words of consolation and his help. 26 September 1843
Chapter 35 · The Holy Family in Cyrenius' house. Joseph's conversation with Cyrenius. Cyrenius, the children's friend, and the Child Jesus. Inner and outer empirical testimonial of the divinity of the Child Jesus. 28 September 1843
Chapter 36 · Joseph in a sharp interrogation and his report on the nature and the birth of the Child Jesus. Cornelius' letter. Joseph's advice to keep silent. Contradictions and doubts. Joseph's vehement justification before the 'public prosecutor'. 29 September 1843
Chapter 37 · Cyrenius' gentler explanation and Joseph's response. The honour, the treasure of the poor. The reconciliation meal. Good advice from Joseph. Cyrenius' punished curiosity. The story of the Infant's conception. Cyrenius' worship of the Infant and the affirmation of the truth. 2 October 1843
Chapter 38 · Cyrenius' pagan suggestion to bring the Infant Prodigy to the imperial court in Rome. Joseph's fine response with reference to the Lord's humbleness. Prophetic words of the spiritual sun of life. 4 October 1843
Chapter 39 · Cyrenius' moderation in food and drink. Joseph's expression of thanks and his positive impact on Cyrenius. Joseph's words on death and everlasting life. The nature and value of mercy. 5 October 1843
Chapter 40 · Cyrenius' deep respect for Mary. The greatly comforting words of Mary. Cyrenius' congratulations to Joseph. Joseph's words on the real truth. 6 October 1843
Chapter 41 · Joseph's predictions about the massacre of the children. Cyrenius' wrath against Herod. The happy sea voyage to Egypt. Joseph's blessings as payment for the ferry to the sailors and to Cyrenius. 9 October 1843
Chapter 42 · The effect of the blessing of mercy on Cyrenius. Joseph's humble confession and his advice to Cyrenius. The arrival in Ostracine (Egypt). 11 October 1843
Chapter 43 · The purchase of a country house for the Holy Family by Cyrenius. 12 October 1843
Chapter 44 · Joseph with the Holy Family in the new home. Cyrenius as a guest. Joseph's and Mary's gratitude. 13 October 1843
Chapter 45 · The inspection of the new home. Mary's and Joseph's words of gratitude. Cyrenius' interest in the history of Israel. 14 October 1843
Chapter 46 · The common supper and Joseph's narration about the story of creation, humanity and the Jewish people. Cyrenius' cautious report to the emperor and its positive effect. 16 October 1843
Chapter 47 · Cyrenius' departure and his care for the Holy Family. The terrible news brought by the witnesses of the massacre of the innocents. A letter of Cyrenius to Herod. 17 October 1843
Chapter 48 · The effect and outcome of this letter. The ploy of Herod. Cyrenius' second letter to Herod. 18 October 1843
Chapter 49 · The effect of the second letter. The arrival of Herod and the governor in Tyre. The reception by Cyrenius. The excitement of the frightened people. Maronius Pilla in front of Cyrenius. 19 October 1843

Chapter 50–Chapter 74

Chapter 50 · The interrogation of the governor by Cyrenius. The governor's plea to be excused. Cyrenius' question of conscience to Maronius and his confession and conviction. 20 October 1843
Chapter 51 · The confession of Maronius Pilla. Cyrenius as the wise judge. 24 October 1843
Chapter 52 · Cyrenius' journey to Egypt and his arrival in Ostracine. Joseph and Mary's decision to welcome Cyrenius. The first words of the Infant. 25 October 1843
Chapter 53 · Joseph and Mary's fear and thoughts of escape at the parade ground. The meeting of Cyrenius and Maronius Pilla. The end of the military parade and the return home of the Holy Family accompanied by Cyrenius. 26 October 1843
Chapter 54 · Joseph's anxious question to Cyrenius about the presence of Maronius Pilla. Cyrenius soothing answer. The arrival at Joseph's villa. 27 October 1843
Chapter 55 · The banquet in Joseph's villa. Mary's humility and affectionate quarrel with Cyrenius. The divine, counter- philosophical wisdom of the Holy Child. 28 October 1843
Chapter 56 · Maronius' high opinion of the Infant and Cyrenius' contentment with Maronius. 30 October 1843
Chapter 57 · The closing of the banquet. The interrogation of Maronius Pilla by the Holy Family through Cyrenius. Maronius' admission of his white lie. 31 October 1843
Chapter 58 · Maronius Pilla's defence and good decision. Joseph as arbitrator. Cyrenius' noble verdict. 2 November 1843
Chapter 59 · Joseph's question about Herod. Maronius Pilla's answer. The crown of suffering and the terrible end of Herod. 3 November 1843
Chapter 60 · Cyrenius' wrath at Herod and the soothing words of the Child Jesus. The Child's question: "Who has the longest arm?" 4 November 1843
Chapter 61 · Maronius Pilla's shock and Joseph's question. Maronius' pagan confession. Joseph's simple explanation. Cyrenius' warning to be careful. 6 November 1843
Chapter 62 · Cyrenius and Joseph in a loving competition about the welfare of a human soul. Joseph's words on human and brotherly love. Why a human being has two eyes, two ears but only one mouth. 7 November 1843
Chapter 63 · James acting as a nursemaid at the cradle of the Infant; his curiosity and his reprimand by the Child. James' foreboding about the Infant's inner being. 8 November 1843
Chapter 64 · Joseph's speech about the love for God and the love for the world. His references to David, Solomon and Cyrenius. The strong emotions of Joseph's sons and the blessing by the Infant Jesus. 9 November 1843
Chapter 65 · Joseph calls for peace at night. The Child's wake- up call because of an approaching storm. The outbreak of the storm. The arrival of the fleeing Cyrenius. 10 November 1843
Chapter 66 · The raging storm. The sleeping Child. Cyrenius' concern. The Infant: "Storms are necessary…". A gospel of nature and the faith in God.
Chapter 67 · The terrible message of the special messengers. The bloody demand of the pagan priests. Cyrenius divided between heart and world. The Infant's advice. 13 October 1843
Chapter 68 · Cyrenius' answer to the messengers. The three bloodthirsty are bent on a sacrifice. Cyrenius' wise decision. The torment of the two thousand victims. 14 November 1843
Chapter 69 · The fearful night of the young human victims. The three fiendish servants of God. An outraged Cyrenius brings in his verdict: Freedom to the victims, death to the three priests! 15 November 1843
Chapter 70 · Joseph's attempt at mitigation. Cyrenius' wrath at the three condemned priests. The plea for mercy by the condemned. 16 November 1843
Chapter 71 · Joseph's gentle objection to Cyrenius referring to the court of the Lord. Cyrenius' yielding. The apparent sentence to die on the cross for the three priests, as a means of correcting their life. 17 November 1843
Chapter 72 · Mary's doubts about the omnipotence of the Child Jesus. Joseph's reassuring narration. Why the mighty lion of Judea fled from Herod. The bliss of the murdered children. Pilla's maturity. 18 November 1843
Chapter 73 · Cyrenius' decree: cancellation of the military exercises. Departure for the city and the Child Jesus' plea in favour of the convicted three. 20 November 1843
Chapter 74 · Cyrenius at the crossroads. The Infant's advice. Maronius as expert on Roman law. The pardon for the three priests at the place of sacrifice, their death from joy and their reawakening through the Child Jesus. 21 November 1843

Chapter 75–Chapter 99

Chapter 75 · The tour of the city after the storm. The positive impact of the hurricane. Cyrenius' foolish intention to throw away his sword. The Holy Child's wise words about the sword as a shepherd's staff. 22 November 1843
Chapter 76 · The astonishment of the three priests about the wisdom of the Child and of Joseph. Joseph's mythology of the gods. 24 November 1843
Chapter 77 · Cyrenius and the three priests. The excavation of those buried alive. The Child's marvellous cooperation. The reawakening of the seven apparently dead catacomb guides. 25 November 1843
Chapter 78 · A work of compassion. The intelligent storm. Cyrenius' foreboding. The visit to the harbour. 27 November 1843
Chapter 79 · The limited damage at the harbour. The return home. The detour on the advice of the Infant. The reason for it. 28 November 1843
Chapter 80 · Joseph's domestic precautions. The Infant's joy about James. "Those whom I love, I can tease and pinch and tug!" James' happy and enviable mission. 29 November 1843
Chapter 81 · Cyrenius' desire to be tweaked and pinched by the Holy Infant. The Infant's reply. A promise for Rome. Mary urges them to keep the Infant's misunderstood words in the heart. 1 December 1843
Chapter 82 · Cyrenius' question to Joseph and his reply concerning the lifting of the veil of Isis. Maronius' good explanation. The meal. The respect of the three priests. 1 December 1843
Chapter 83 · The three idolatrous priests' blindness, awe and impulse to flee. The Infant Jesus' wise rules of behaviour for Joseph and Cyrenius. 2 December 1843
Chapter 84 · The legend of the origin of the town of Ostracine. Cyrenius' gloomy perspective on the temple of the gods. 4 December 1843
Chapter 85 · Joseph's advice about trust in God and the prophecy of the end of Ostracine. 4 December 1843
Chapter 86 · Cyrenius' return to Ostracine with his servants. Mary in prayer. Joseph's consoling words. 5 December 1843
Chapter 87 · Mary as a model of female humility. The song of praise and thanks by Joseph and his sons. The positive effect on the three idolatrous priests. 6 December 1843
Chapter 88 · The golden daybreak. Joseph and his sons at work in the field. Joel struck down by a poisonous snake bite. The homecoming and the hysteria in Joseph's house. The Infant's words of consolation. Joel's reawakening. 7 December 1843
Chapter 89 · Joseph's sacrificial vow. The objection of the Infant Jesus and His advice on the sacrifice most pleasing to God. Joseph's objection and his weakening by the Infant. 9 December 1843
Chapter 90 · The morning meal. The custom of ablution. The three priests' resistance to Joseph's instructions and the Infant's lesson in obedience. The priests' significant question and Joseph's embarrassment. 11 December 1843
Chapter 91 · Love as the true prayer to God. Jesus as the Son of God. The pagan thoughts of the three priests and the Child's riposte. 12 December 1843
Chapter 92 · The disclosure of the blindness and folly of the three priests. About building temples in one's heart and the true service to God. 13 December 1843
Chapter 93 · The all-round positive effect of this lecture. The domestic life of the Holy Family. The blind beggar and her dream. The healing of the blind through the Child's bathwater. 14 December 1843
Chapter 94 · The healed woman's thanks and her request to be accepted in Joseph's house. James' testimonial of Mary's character. The girl's prophecy of the adoration of Mary. Mary's humility. Joseph's return. 15 December 1843
Chapter 95 · Joseph takes in the healed woman. Her moving life story. Joseph consoles the poor orphan. 16 December 1843
Chapter 96 · The orphan's question about the puzzling words from Joseph. Joseph's answer. 18 December 1843
Chapter 97 · Joseph's words regarding the three fasting priests. The humility of the new resident and her acceptance by Joseph as his daughter. The blessing and the joy of the Infant Jesus. 19 December 1843
Chapter 98 · The lovely interaction between the girl and the Infant. The dangers of the holy secret. The salvation and effusive happiness of the girl. 20 December 1843
Chapter 99 · The arrival of Cyrenius and Pilla. Joseph's report about the girl. Cyrenius' courting of Joseph's adopted daughter. 21 December 1843

Chapter 100–Chapter 124

Chapter 100 · Cyrenius reports about the reawakening of the two hundred apparent corpses. – His increasing interest in the exotic girl. Joseph's doubts. The triple matrimonial law of ancient Rome. 22 December 1843
Chapter 101 · Tullia meets Cyrenius. A miraculous discovery: Tullia, the cousin and childhood sweetheart of Cyrenius. Cyrenius is moved. 23 December 1843
Chapter 102 · Cyrenius pays court to Tullia. Tullia tests him. A gospel of marriage 27 December 1843
Chapter 103 · The divine Child explains the living marriage law. The love of the mind and the love of the heart. The union of the two lovers through the Infant. Tullia's commitment to the Infant's Divinity. 28 December 1843
Chapter 104 · Cyrenius' request for the Infant's blessing. The Infant's demand to Cyrenius to renounce Eudokia for Tullia's sake. Cyrenius' inner struggle. The Infant's strong will. Eudokia is brought to Joseph's house. 29 December 1843
Chapter 105 · Cyrenius' second plea to keep Eudokia. The Infant's refusal. Eudokia's rebellion. The victory of the spirit in Cyrenius. Mary's consoling words to Eudokia. 30 December 1843
Chapter 106 · Eudokia wants to be enlightened about the Child. Mary urges her to be patient. The Infant Jesus in Eudokia's arms and in discussion with her. 2 January 1844
Chapter 107 · Cyrenius' gratitude. The magnanimity and the wisdom of the humble Joseph. Cyrenius hands over eight poor children to be raised by Joseph. 3 January 1844
Chapter 108 · Cyrenius' doubts about the consecration of the marriage through a high priest of Hymen. Joseph's good advice and Cyrenius' great joy. 4 January 1844
Chapter 109 · The priests' misgivings. Cyrenius takes over the responsibility. A poor testimonial of Rome and its greed. Cyrenius' marriage to Tullia. 5 January 1844
Chapter 110 · Tullia in royal robes. Eudokia's pain. The Infant consoles Eudokia. Eudokia's tears of joy. Mary's participation. 8 January 1844
Chapter 111 · Cyrenius' expression of gratitude to the Infant. The Infant's words of blessing to the bridal couple. Joseph's invitation to the wedding feast. Cyrenius' return to the city. 9 January 1844
Chapter 112 · A novel surprise at Joseph's house: foreign white-attired youths as helpers in the house. 10 January 1844
Chapter 113 · Mary's astonishment about the incessant visitations. Joseph's consolation. The angel's awe of the Infant and his words to the archangel. The shared supper. 11 January 1844
Chapter 114 · Mary's conversations with Zuriel and Gabriel. The Infant's advice on the new order in heaven and on earth. Eudokia's curiosity regarding the 'arch-heralds'. 12 January 1844
Chapter 115 · Joseph calls for peace at night. The youths' disclosure about the nightly attack by three hundred robbers. The attack. The victory of the angels. 13 January 1844
Chapter 116 · The preparations for Cyrenius' wedding banquet. The reverence of the angels before the bathing Infant. The reawakening of the murderers' corpses through the Infant's bathwater. 15 January 1844
Chapter 117 · Cyrenius' annoyance at the traitors. Joseph's indication of the Lord's help. Cyrenius and the angels. The powerful miracle of the angels. 16 January 1844
Chapter 118 · The difference between the power of the Lord and the power of His servants. Cyrenius' question about the purpose of angels. The parable of the loving Father and his children. 17 January 1844
Chapter 119 · Joseph's instructions for the wedding banquet. The dressing up for the occasion. The dazzling festive dress of the angels. The uneasiness of Cyrenius and the others. The removal of the festive dresses. 18 January 1844
Chapter 120 · Joseph worried about the correct celebration of Easter. The reassuring words of the angels. Joseph's fresh worries because of the many pagans present. The Infant's reply. 19 January 1844
Chapter 121 · Joseph, invited for Easter by Cyrenius in his fortress, in distress about celebrating Easter. The Infant's soothing words. "Wherever I am, that is where the real Easter is!" 20 January 1844
Chapter 122 · Joseph's queries on the clearing of the temple rubble, on the fate of the rebels and the lesser priests, and on the eight children. Cyrenius' response. 22 January 1844
Chapter 123 · The procession to the holy mountain. The encounter with the wild animals. The taming of the wild beasts by the two celestial youths. 23 January 1844
Chapter 124 · Fainting of Eudokia and Tullia. The poisonous snakes at the summit. The purification of the place by Mary and the Child. The amazement of Cyrenius' entourage. 24 January 1844

Chapter 125–Chapter 149

Chapter 125 · The dangerous temple. The swarm of black flies. The temple collapses. The company under the fig tree. 25 January 1844
Chapter 126 · The snack in the open with the youths. The fire at the imperial palace. Cyrenius' agitation and anger. Joseph's composure and the calm response to the agitated Cyrenius. 26 January 1844
Chapter 127 · Cyrenius tries to pacify Joseph through Tullia. Joseph's friendly words. The extinction of the fire through the willpower of the two youths. 27 January 1844
Chapter 128 · Cyrenius is instructed in the promised tugging of the Lord. Joseph explains the wonderful phenomena in nature. 29 January 1844
Chapter 129 · Cyrenius' question about the amazing speaking skills of the three-month-old Infant Jesus. The profoundly wise answer of the angel about the mysterious nature of the Infant. 30 January 1844
Chapter 130 · Cyrenius professes his ignorance in spiritual matters. His request for enlightenment. The angel's response and a splendid and clear testimonial of the Lord's nature and incarnation. The Infant's blessings on Cyrenius. 31 January 1844
Chapter 131 · An approaching thunderstorm. Joseph's advice. The lion's foreboding and their flight into the woods. 1 February 1844
Chapter 132 · The mountain top wrapped in mist. The gentiles' fear of the gods. Cyrenius' courage tested in the raging of the thunderstorm. The sudden silencing of the thunderstorm at the Infant Jesus' command. 3 February 1844
Chapter 133 · The curiosity of the now pensive Roman commander and his conversation with Cyrenius about the laws of nature and their lawgiver. The return home from the mountain. 5 February 1844
Chapter 134 · The reception in Joseph's house by those left behind. Joel's narration. The three lions as Cyrenius' bodyguards. 6 February 1844
Chapter 135 · The meal in Joseph's house. The Infant's disclosure of the forthcoming assassination attempt on Cyrenius. Cyrenius' homecoming. The lions as night watch. The attack. God's judgment on the assassins. 7 February 1844
Chapter 136 · Cyrenius' interrogation of the servants. The servants' fear of the three judges. The detection of the traitor. The lion's exemplary tribunal. 8 February 1844
Chapter 137 · Tullia awakens from deep sleep. Cyrenius relates what happened. The reunion with the Holy Family. 9 February 1844
Chapter 138 · Cyrenius' report and Joseph's criticism. Love and compassion are better than the most stringent justice. Cyrenius' gratitude. The company in Cyrenius' large bedroom. 10 February 1844
Chapter 139 · The traitor's repentance. The compassion of the three lions for the repentant servant. Joseph's good advice. Cyrenius' generosity and the marvellous effect on the repentant servant. 12 February 1844
Chapter 140 · Cyrenius' brotherly words to the penitent servant. His inclusion in the company. The envious servants and Cyrenius' response to them. 13 February 1844
Chapter 141 · The preparations and the invitation to the morning feast by Cyrenius. The Infant's consecration speech. The invitation and feeding of the poor. 14 February 1844
Chapter 142 · Joseph's thanksgiving and humility. Cyrenius' affectionate quarrel with Joseph on account of the placement. Joseph's intelligent advice. 15 February 1844
Chapter 143 · The inquisitive God-seeking captain. The priest on mythology, his avowal of the one and only true God. Joseph to the questioning captain: there is a time for everything! 16 February 1844
Chapter 144 · Joseph's and Cyrenius' intention to look at the replicated Holy of Holies. The Infant's objection. Joseph's embarrassment. Mary's enlightening words and the Infant's approval. The subsequent instruction of the captain. 17 February 1844
Chapter 145 · The captain asks about the coming of the Messiah. Joseph on the nature of the Messiah. The lesser priest's prophetic words on the destruction of the pagan temple. From the living temple in human hearts. 19 February 1844
Chapter 146 · Further queries by the captain. Joseph on the nature of the Messiah. Love as the principal key to the truth. The company in the replicated Holy of Holies. The poor blind persons regain their eyesight. 20 February 1844
Chapter 147 · The loud appeals from the sick people to Mary. Her reference to the Child Jesus. The healing of the sick. Their instruction through the angels. The captain searches for the miracle worker. 21 February 1844
Chapter 148 · The rivalry between the captain and Cyrenius in performing good works. The perplexed captain and his instruction by Joseph. 22 February 1844
Chapter 149 · The question of the reparation of the old Carthaginian ship on the Sabbath. The Infant's speech on performing good works on the Sabbath. The disobedience of the law-abiding Joseph. The miraculous reparation of the ship by the angels. 23 February 1844

Chapter 150

Chapter 150 · The visit to the harbour. The valuable ship. Cyrenius' expression of gratitude to Joseph. The Infant's reply and advice on doing good to the poor. 24 February 1844

Source: English source edition (PDF) · Divine Word Foundation · Lorber-Verlag and Jakob-Lorber-Förderungswerk.

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